Feature interview: Why do some people "ghost" others?

Most of us know what it feels like to be ghosted. A text or email goes unanswered, a date suddenly disappears, or a recruiter stops responding halfway through the process. Ghosting has become a familiar part of modern life in a world where so much communication happens through screens. It's easy to dismiss the behavior as rude or inconsiderate, but Lakshmi Rengarajan says there's more to it. A former executive at Match.com, the company behind Tinder and Hinge, and founder of How to Date Humans, she believes ghosting reflects a broader struggle with communication, discomfort, and conflict.